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Hammer’s Gym newsletter

November 2011

Message from Kru Mark

BIG CHALLENGES & EVEN BIGGER

ACHIEVMENTS!

It’s been another great ten months for us all at Hammers. From the great guest instructors

like Nugget and my first instructor the legendary 8th Dan Black Belt Shihan Eddie Emin, who

left us with the profound quote after his session

“Don’t just take from the training……Remember to put back “ What he was talking about

was of course the sharing of knowledge and helping each other out, especially for seniors

to help and support the new beginner students.

Which brings me to the next topic. How great the gradings have been of late, With

sensational efforts from the kids and teens right up to Steve and Matt getting their senior

brown level.

Seeing students training hard in our system, taking the big personal challenges, for the

even bigger personal achievement of the next level is awesome. A lot of new members

join just to train, not really thinking too much about the grading aspect of it all…. But then

when the sights are set on grading it’s fantastic to see everyone commit and excel on

grading day, doing things they never would have possibly thought of doing or achieving

in that first day they trained in that first class.

All the great efforts of all the students of Blitz Thai Kickboxing still inspire me and I’m sure

also all the other instructors, to keep improving our skills and knowledge for you all. That is

the “Circle of Knowledge” that makes the martial arts and traditional class training so

special and important for all students and instructors personal ongoing development.

Always in your corner, Kru Mark

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November 2011

NUGGET AT HAMMER’S GYM Once again Nugget returned to

Hammer’s gym punishing all that

attended his class and one on

one sessions.

Nugget is a world class trainer

who has trained many champions

and has also been the head

trainer on the T.V show the new

series Challenger reality fight

show.

Thanks Nugget! we look forward

to seeing you again soon.

Hammer’s gym are proud to be sponsored by Block Constructions

Shihan Eddie Emin 8th Dan

Shihan Eddie Emin was kru Marks

first Karate instructor. Shihan Eddie

is 85 years of age and still trains

every day without fail. We were

lucky enough to have him come

and take a seminar on not only his

Kyokushin Karate skills but also his

breathing techniques (which he

swears have kept him looking so

youthful) life experiences & self

defence. Thankyou Shihan Eddie

and we look forward to you

coming back to Hammer’s Gym

soon.

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Hammer’s Gym newsletter

October 2011

Coming soon

Girls only self

defence classes

Highly recommended by Kru Mark

A Special thank you to Cafe Oggi for its ongoing support of Hammer’s Gym.

If you’re looking for a beautiful dining experience for Lunch or Dinner, visit the friendly staff at Cafe Oggi, 1 Lakeside Drive, East

Burwood, 3151 (Located in the business park near the corner of Burwood Hwy &

Springvale Rd). Or call on (03) 9887 7727 or (03) 9888 8380

Fighting fit DVD!

Full Muay Thai kickboxing

Instructional DVD put together by Kru

Mark and Dancing with the Stars

Eliza Campagna. Get a complete

Muay Thai work out at home.

This DVD has a complete

instructional section covering all the

basic strikes that every novice

students needs to know

GIRLS ONLY!

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to

Chloe Maggs & Gerard Roca on winning our

fantastic raffle.

Hope you enjoy your new training gear.

Bring your Mum, Sister or your best friend.

We will be doing sparring, working on

technique, fitness drills and much more. Times

to come soon.

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Hammer’s Gym newsletter

November 2011

Coming soon

Girls only self

defence classes

Highly recommended by Kru Mark

A Special thank you to Cafe Oggi for its ongoing support of Hammer’s Gym.

If you’re looking for a beautiful dining experience for Lunch or Dinner, visit the friendly staff at Cafe Oggi, 1 Lakeside Drive, East

Burwood, 3151 (Located in the business park near the corner of Burwood Hwy &

Springvale Rd). Or call on (03) 9887 7727 or (03) 9888 8380

Fighting fit DVD!

Full Muay Thai kickboxing

Instructional DVD put together by Kru

Mark and Dancing with the Stars

Eliza Campagna. Get a complete

Muay Thai work out at home.

This DVD has a complete

instructional section covering all the

basic strikes that every novice

students needs to know

GIRLS ONLY!

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to

Chloe Maggs & Gerard Roca

on winning our fantastic raffle.

Hope you enjoy your new

training gear.

Bring your Mum, Sister or your best friend.

We will be doing sparring, working on

technique, fitness drills and much more. Times

to come soon.

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Hammer’s Gym newsletter

November 2011

Teen Grading

Our very talented Teens went through

their paces watched over by Kru Mark &

Jeff and other seniors.

It was an excellent effort by all on the

day.

White to Blue

Grading

The first grading for all is often the

most scary however all 25 students

who stepped up did a fantastic job.

Each student showed a lot of focus

and are all looking forward to moving

into the intermediate class and next

grading challenge!

Blue-Red/ Red to

Yellow

All the hard work and commitment

payed off for the students who

attended this grading.

There was a lot of focus sweat and

determination. Well done another

successful group moving forward to

their next level

Fear none, Respect all

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Hammer’s Gym newsletter

November 2011

Yellow-Green grading

Over 2.5 hours of testing their skills, Fitness &

patience!

Our new green levels Sean, Athena, Scotty,

Alan & Rocket Robbie!

What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon. A

big congrats to our super charged advanced

seniors!!

New t-shirts

Thailand order

Green- Brown Grading

What a massive show of determination from our

new brown singlets Matty King & Steve

Salaoutis.

They have both trained for years and have both

shown what it takes to be a high rank in the

Blitz Thai Kickboxing.

Well done we are all so proud of you!

BLACK GRADING THE 10th

OF DECEMBER!

Come down to Hammer’s gym on the 10th of Dec 2011 for our

Black grading.

Support the people who help and support you!

Good luck guys train hard!!!

New season Hammer t-shirts coming in November!

New gear landing in November too!

-Shorts

-Thai Oil

-Shins

-Gloves

& more

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Hammer’s Gym newsletter

November 2011

Presentation Night

Presentation night is a chance for Kru Mark to recognize the achievements his students have made

throughout the year.. Awards will be presented to individual students from all ranks for a range of

achievements. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to spend time with instructors and students in a social setting

where we can all celebrate the years achievements The cost for presentation night will be $65 per head, or

$55 for school age and concession holders

Saturday December 17th

“To prevent cramping and maintain performance

during training and competition, it’s important that the electrolytes lost through sweat are replaced. It’s

critical to maintain our electrolyte balance with fluids and foods that contain the appropriate levels

of potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium.”

Is Cramping a problem for you?

John Wayne Parr is coming!! Sunday the 11th of December 2011 John Wayne is

coming to Melbourne.

Put the date aside and stay tuned for more info.

Weight loss Tip

Try drinking a glass of water before a meal. If you tend to overeat at certain meal times (like dinner for example), try drinking a medium to large

glass of water 10 to 15 minutes before you sit down to that meal. Drinking water before your meal will partially fill your stomach and may reduce your hunger levels, because often when we think we are feeling hunger, our body is actually telling us that it is getting

dehydrated and needs some water.

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Clint Wolff Black Security/

Surveillance

0418 327 924

Anthony Maokhamphiou Yellow Plasterer 0405 988 924

Tim Peel Yellow Window Tinting

0403 163 070

David Bachsinar Black Installation of Blinds,

Whiteboard & Pin boards

9011 1620

Emma Roberts Brown Personal Trainer 0412 969 422

Jeff Day Black Personal Trainer 0412 631 502

Tracey Lademann Brown Chiropractor 9095 7990

Paul Loupetis Green Financial Lender 0425 800 005

Please contact Athena or Cristiana if you would

like to add your business to our friends of

Hammer’s page Ph: 9878 9266

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